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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.14, 1,833.29 and 1,151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.14, 1,833.29 and 1,151.79 is: 1,588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.14 : 1,833.29 = 1,151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.14/1,833.29 = 1,151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.14x = 1,833.29 × 1,151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.14x = 2,111,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,559.33/1,329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.66

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